Crawford Mcleary

Crawford is a well known in the sailing scene in both New Quay and in the Midlands. He joined the project full time in 2013 following years as a volunteer trainer.

His main job now is to make sure the team have a mug of tea and there are enough biscuits to last the day out.

As an ex-Commodore of New Quay Yacht club he is still closely involved as a committee member and currently Sailing Secretary..

Then if there is any time / energy left at the end of the day he will take his Laser / Windsurf board out for a blast.

Steve Wood

Centre Principal, Dinghy, Keelboat and Powerboat Instructor

Steve has been sailing for more than 20 years and still loves sharing that knowledge out on the water.

He helped establish the centre in New Quay and has been tireless in securing funding for the centre. His contribution recognised when he recently received Radio Ceredigion's "Volunteer of the Year" award.

As well as instructing he is also the centre's Principal.

When opportunity presents Steve will get out and sail his own boat.

Jennifer Davies

Dinghy Instructor

Jennifer has been teaching dinghy sailing so long that some of her early sailors are now bringing their grandchildren to learn how to sail.

When the weather is right Jen is still keen to get out on the water in her own sailing boat or kayak.

Jennifer has been a volunteer with the project since its inception.

When not at the centre Jen is a swimming instructor and lifeguard at Aberaeron pool.

Hannah Schafer

Senior instructor / Paddleboard instructor

Hannah comes to dinghy sailing via yachts and yacht racing so now appreciates why dinghy sailors are sought after to crew on the bigger boats. Qualified with WSA as a Paddleboard instructor.

When not working at the centre Hannah is a Ju Jitsu instructor, so we find her students are all very well behaved !

Sheila Morgan

Centre administration

Sheila works as a volunteer in the centre but when she gets a chance enjoys sailing the Hawk 20. Off the water Sheila spins, weaves and make great woollen clothes.

Amanda Bainbridge

Paddleboard instructor

Amanda's daughter is into sailing so as Amanda was hanging around on Saturday mornings, we persuaded her to join in.

Amanda is now very at home on and in the water !

In 2016 with the help of a Community Chest grant has completed a 4 day paddle boarding instructors course.

A volunteer meeting and greeting customers or out on the water.

Amanda is also the centre's Child Protection Officer.

Her "real" job is a nurse and health visitor.

Pauline Bett

First Aid instructor

Pauline lists her passions, First Aid, Kayaking and wildlife.

An Auxiliary Nurse with over sixteen years' service. She has worked with the Ambulance service as a Community First Responder, and as a medic covering sporting events.

A keen kayaker for over twenty years, and coached for over fifteen years.

When not teaching enjoys being in a kayak hoping to see dolphins and seals or on a walk watching Red Kites.

Leanne Bird

Paddleboard Instructor

Her love of the water and nature she has found a way to be part of both in water sports.